File No. 763.72/7529
The Ambassador in Italy ( Page) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 2, 1 a.m.]
1168. I judge from what I hear that the final stand will be on the Piave River. It is said that General Sir William Robertson arrives this morning, General Foch is on the front. Situation still grave but believe the people are generally firm. Saw Sonnino this morning. He stated in unofficial conversation that if America declared war on Austria it would have great effect morally. I think nothing would help more as our not having done so is used effectively, in connection with Vatican propaganda for peace, in socialist propaganda against war.